Eat. Pray. Love.
I'm an advocate for health, at all sizes.
Starting Weight: 235.4 / Lowest Weight: 183.5 / Current Weight: 185.0 / Height: 5'6''
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Holy shit.
Did you know…
- That 16.2% of children and adolescents, aged 2 to 19, are considered obese (as of 2008) in the United States? That’s more than triple what the rate was (about 5%) in the 1960s.
- That the general population in the U.S., aged 2 and above, consume only 0.5 cups of fruits and 0.8 cups of vegetables for every 1,000 calories? And only 0.3 ounces of whole grains for every 1,000 calories?
- That the average daily sodium intake in the U.S. was at 3,641 milligrams in 2006? That’s well over 1,200 milligrams more than the recommended intake for a healthy diet.
- That only about 43.5% of adults engaged in aerobic physical activity for at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) per week in 2008? That number drops by about half (to 28.4%) for adults who engage in aerobic activity for at least 300 minutes (5 hours) a week.
- That in a survey done in 2006, only 3.8% of the private & public elementary schools in the U.S. require daily P.E.? Only 8.6% of middle schools and only 2.1% of high schools require daily physical activity. Of those schools that do require daily physical activity, only 33.3% of adolescents actually partake in the daily physical education at school.
I just wanted to share these with you all, because I was shocked by some of the numbers I was seeing, and this is only for the U.S. It’s great we’re all working to change our own lives and health, but we should also look at the bigger picture. We can take everything we’re learning during this journey and expand it past ourselves. Share what you’re learning with your family, friends, children, and the random people you meet on tumblr. Changing the future can start with us.
Be the change that you wish to see in the world - Mahatma Gandhi
(Source: lifeisyourstomiss)
Are you a lover of ranch dressing?
Here’s a healthy substitute idea for you, courtesy of dietsinreview.com! Mix plain greek yogurt with a packet of ranch flavoring. Perfect for salad dressing or dipping sauce :)
Jessica Limpert from Biggest Loser season 12
Before: 254 pounds
After: 174 pounds
(Source: lifeisyourstomiss)
Courtney Crozier and her mom Maci, the aqua team from Biggest Loser season 11, fitting into Courtney’s old jeans (which she wore at 435 pounds).
Well guys, it’s official. I weighed in at 184.7 this morning, making me 50 MOTHER FUCKING POUNDS DOWN since May! Awwwwwwww yeahhhhhhhh. Oh, and you know what else that means? I now have a BMI of 29.8 (I try not to follow BMIs too much because I think they’re bullshit most of the time, but this is still kinda cool), making me no longer in the obese category and now just in the overweight category. HELLS TO THE YES.
I can’t believe I’ve lost 50 pounds in like 6 months. That’s crazy. You guys are all amazing and have helped me so much. I stay motivated because of you guys. So thank you thank you thank you!
Well 50 pounds gone, and who knows how much more to go. Maybe another 50, or another 30. I don’t really care at this point. I’m just focusing on getting healthy and strong enough to be where I want to be and have a body I’m damn proud of (I’m pretty proud of this one for getting me to 50 pounds down though). So here’s to continued success!
Now, a lot of people complain about healthy food being more expensive. They say they can’t afford to eat well. They’d rather buy Top Ramen for 99 cents or get 2 bags of chips for $5 than buy a box of strawberries for $4. The problem I have with this is that these people think they’re being “savvy shoppers.” The truth is, they don’t know what being a savvy shopper is. A true savvy shopper is able to buy nutritious food that will last long, all while staying under budget.
See all this food here? All of this was bought at a local grocery store for $70. It might not look like much, but there’s enough food here to last one person well over a week, maybe even 2 weeks. If you break that down financially, that’s less than $10 a day spent on food. Think of that in terms of eating out. If you go to an average priced restaurant, $10 can you get one meal with tax and tip. If you go to a fast food place, $10 can get you maybe 2 regular meals. Or you could take that money and use it towards healthy, nutritious meals without the grease, saturated fat, and sodium.
If you’re afraid of buying fresh fruits and vegetables because they’ll go bad, you have two options: buy them frozen or use them first. When I buy fresh fruits and vegetables, it’s because I know that I will go through them in the next 3-4 days. If I don’t think I’ll be using it that soon, I buy frozen fruits or vegetables. If you want to use fruit for smoothies, buy frozen fruit (it’s about 1-2 dollars cheaper). If you just want a mix of veggies to have as a side with your dinner, buy them frozen then steam them. Not only do you want to spend less money while at the store, but you also don’t want to waste food. Know your eating patterns and even planning out meals before going to the store can really help.
Don’t be afraid to get creative. If you buy lean ground turkey, you have endless possibilities for use (turkey burgers, stir fry, wraps, etc.). You don’t want to get the same foods all the time because then you’ll just get bored. If there’s a sale on a product you’ve been wanting to try, then go for it! You may discover a food you’ve never thought you’d like before.
Coupons are your friends. None of this food was bought with coupons, but if I had looked hard enough, I probably could have saved an extra $10 just on coupons. Check your local newspaper for deals (on the healthy foods) or check out mysavings.com. No shame in cutting coupons.
The benefit of health food well outweighs the potential cost of junk food. You may think you’re saving more money by buying the processed food, but in the long run, you’re going to be spending a lot more money on medical bills and health issues. If you can take preventative measures now, with simple things like buying food that maybe costs you an extra $5-10 a week, then it’s well worth it. Because if you continue to put the processed, sugar-filled, high calorie foods in your body, you’re going to be facing a lot more expensive medical bills down the line. Health food not only tastes good, but it makes you feel good too. And who doesn’t want to feel good?
I’m a college student living off a minimum wage job where I only work 2 days a week. If I can afford to be healthy, you can too.
